parson

Example Sentences

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Her work as a parson’s wife opposite Maurice Evans in a well-received 1950 Broadway revival of George Bernard Shaw’s “The Devil’s Disciple” landed her on the cover of Life magazine — a major publicity coup.

From Washington Post

He spoke with the easy grace of a country parson, but no fire and brimstone emanated from his pulpit as he calmly but bracingly recounted what he said was his mother’s family history.

From New York Times

A career in science had usurped his plan to work as a country parson who dabbled in natural history.

From New York Times

Becoming known throughout the region as the “marrying parson,” Damon soon drew crowds of 100 for morning and evening Sunday services, a staggering 20% of the town’s population.

From Seattle Times

In chapter 36, Lucy arrives at the home of a priggish parson, whose wife is desperately ill with typhoid.

From Washington Post